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Ethiopia: Five Detained Ethiopian Journalists Pressured to Admit Terrorism Involvement in Exchange for Release, CPJ Says

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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately release five detained journalists. The individuals have been held in detention for approximately three years while awaiting trial.

According to the CPJ, the detained journalists are facing intense pressure to falsely admit involvement in terrorism in exchange for their release. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding press freedom and due process in the country's legal proceedings.

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